US TV
The Hollywood Reporter claims that the British actor's recurring role as Charlie the pimp will be made permanent for the upcoming third season.
James appeared in five episodes of the show's second season. He also recently made a guest appearance on Fox action-drama Human Target and will appear in the pilot episode of AMC's The Walking Dead.
HBO confirmed earlier this month that it had renewed Hung for ten more episodes.
The second season of Hung concluded on September 12. The series will return to HBO in 2011.
More: Lennie James, US TV
Previous: Laurie 'paranoid about House success'
Related Stories
Tube Talk
'Bedlam': On set for the new seriesTube Talk takes a trip to the Bedlam set and speaks with star Lacey Turner.
US TV Interviews
'Mike and Molly' Reno Wilson Q&ADigital Spy chats to Reno Wilson about Mike and Molly's wedding and beyond.
US TV Ratings
'Duets' beats 'Touch' finale on ThursdayMeanwhile, CBS wins primetime with a lineup full of repeats.
2012-13 Season
'Sherlock's Lara Pulver joins new dramaLara Pulver will star in the new Starz series about Leonard Da Vinci.
